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Saif M. Al-Harithy is a 23-year-old Saudi who works as a manager at a Jubail real estate and construction firm. The national company has a substantial Saudi work force, mostly young graduates from Western universities. Al-Harithy is the only employee from amongst his peers who went to India to pursue higher studies. “I got my masters in business administration at a well known college in Hyderabad,” he told Arab News. Although it is not uncommon to find an older generation of Saudis who studied in India during the 1950s, 1960s

You have finally decided to study in India, a good decision we might say! You are about to start your journey in one of the most culturally-rich countries in the world. Mark Twain once said. “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great-grandmother of tradition.” And what he said turns is quite true. India is known as the communication hub and is highly popular with international students across the globe. India attracts students due

What is it that attracts so many foreign students to choose India as the most ‘favorable country’ to get higher education? “India is academically strong along with being economical which is not the case with the US and EU. In India, English is a widely spoken second language whereas for us it is a foreign language. Therefore, the teachers here have a better understanding and command over the language,” said Hussain. Hussain who hails from Sudan, feels very much at home as he pursues English at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

There are a million appealing reasons to study in India, yet, if you ratify the same feeling that has attracted international students to the Indian subcontinent for centuries, it is purely because India is a country of developing expertise in education. Simply put, just go for it!

Put even more simply, studying abroad India will change your life forever, and not in the same way studying abroad anywhere else in the world will. You will see and experience things that open your eyes to a whole new manifestation of life in our modern age while studying abroad in India, and return home a more informed and well-rounded person because of it.

Still not convinced? For the matter-of-fact, here are some of the student from SAARC countries who will share their experiences to help you with the best decisions you ever make.

A Developing Country

Many college students who dream of better education but do not have the privilege of gaining a world class education can certainly rely on India. "India is a developing country like Myanmar and we have many cultural affinities," quoted by Myanmar Ambassador.

Collaborations facilitating higher education

The HRD Ministry of India quoted “India is keen to collaborate with Bhutan to build capacities of teachers and educational institutions and that admission of Bhutanese students to IIT’s, IIM’s will be examined”

Most preferred education destination

A top-notch education system with strong government monitoring makes India a popular destination for Nepali students pursuing higher education. India has been an education hub for the Nepalis ever since the Gurukul system of education started. The fact that the two countries share similar culture makes parents feel India as a secure destination for their children’s higher education. Similarly, an Afghani student Ahmady for the hope of better future left his home in Kabul to study in India. "I want to study in a peaceful space, get an Indian degree because it has a great reputation in Afghanistan, go back and build a career".

Lucrative scholarships

Capacity building and skills development are one of the key mechanisms of Government of India’s assistance program. With this objective in mind, the government of India offers the lucrative scholarships/ training opportunities for those who wish to get the best education. According to the new programs, most of the students will provide scholarships based on merit. The institutions will allow admission with 50 percent scholarship while some universities to will take an admission test. SAARC-India Silver Jubilee Scholarships, instituted by Government of India and the SAU Scholarship comprise full tuition waivers, hostel fee waivers as well as a living allowance.

Muhavallah Nazari, who is studying Bachelors of Business Administration, explains why he has come here. "Indian education has a huge reputation in Afghanistan. Besides that, it is economical than other countries and closer to Afghanistan. And the main Indian language, Hindi, is much easier to understand than other languages. Many Afghans know Urdu and the two are very similar." On the other land, First year MBA student Niaz said: “In Iran, getting into any of the reputed universities is a big task as we have to pass tough entrance tests.”With most of the educational institutions in Iran following Persian as the medium, some of the students said that learning English mattered most. “In our hometown, Isfahan, English is only one of the subjects taught,” M. Shahed, a Ph.D student, said. Iranians find Indian culture interesting.

The Interesting Diversity

India makes home to anyone who wishes to make India its home. Sri Lanka student Akhila , studying Architecture is fluent in Tamil and is a practicing Hindi. Amina, from Kabul, who is pursuing an MSc in Biotechnology, feels at ease pursuing her religion freely in a country with a large Muslim population. Iranian student Saeed Asghartabar Afrouzi, who is pursuing an MTech in E&C at Acharya, considers India to be his second home.

Students come to India for their studies, as there is a surety of good quality education at much more reasonable prices than offered in other English-speaking countries such as Australia and Singapore.

India will always stay back in your heart

India will encourage you to learn more and to be the best version of yourself. The relations you make, the experiences you have, the recognition you have will all blend into a piece of yourself that will remain with you for the rest of your life.

Studying in India is one of the experiences that can be something truly magical.

There are a million appealing reasons to study in India, yet, if you ratify the same feeling that has attracted international students to the Indian subcontinent for centuries, it is purely because India is a country of developing expertise in education. Simply put, just go for it!

Put even more simply, studying abroad India will change your life forever, and not in the same way studying abroad anywhere else in the world will. You will see and experience things that open your eyes to a whole new manifestation of life in our modern age ...

If you are seeking a world-class education without paying a hefty price tag, it's time that you consider India. It is said that by 2030, India will emerge as the youngest nations in the world. Over the last two decades, India has astonishingly transformed its higher education landscape by creating a widespread access to low-cost and high-quality university education for students of all levels.

Taking this forward, we at Study in India an initiative by the Education Promotion Society for India(EPSI) in alignment with the HRD Ministry of India directives, with effective use of technology, are enhancing the longstanding strain between quality and cost.

According to the recent research by FAIRFX currency exchange, “India is one of the cost-effective places to study”.

Here are some quick facts that make India the rising country for higher education:

India is among the top 5 countries globally in present research output, with 23 universities ranking high in global top 200!

In the last 20 years alone, 6 Indian scholars have been awarded the Nobel Prize across varied categories.

India has 700+ universities with over 35000 colleges in higher education; in fact, it is the second largest education system in the world.

ICCR (Indian Council of Cultural Relations) yearly offers over 3,350+ scholarships to international students for traditional courses ranging from Indian classical dance, Ayurveda, and music and various other programmes.

ICCR scholars are today enrolled in more than 120 institutions, including the top IITs and NITs, sectors across 18 states. Most students are from SAARC and African countries.

Various education, scholarships, loans and other financial aids are comfortably available for studying in India today.

India’s immense open online courses, started by several research universities, jointly enroll 60% of the world’s entire student population.

India’s higher education institutions are led by the highest standards of morals and accountability, with every individual being accredited and peer-reviewed.

With well and student-oriented learning-driven model of education, India has not only surpassed its enrollment numbers but has spectacularly enhanced its learning outcomes.

The promise of excellence and equity has made India’s higher education system worth imitating.

Over the years, with the evolution of the ‘knowledge economy’, learning and work have become indivisible, making on-the-job learning and up-gradation a requisite.

ICT tools have helped achieve a higher education to millions of deserving students in far-off areas who would otherwise have no admittance to university education.

Keen to study in India? We strongly believe the recent implementations suggest students to foster quality and equity and transparent framework of education. To conclude, the perks of getting an Indian education will not just help you build a secure future, but a stable career.

For excellence in Higher Education in India, browse through our comprehensive institution listings to find a course and institution that matches your requirements.

If you are seeking a world-class education without paying a hefty price tag, it's time that you consider India. It is said that by 2030, India will emerge as the youngest nations in the world. Over the last two decades, India has astonishingly transformed its higher education landscape by creating a widespread access to low-cost and high-quality university education for students of all levels.

Taking this forward, we at Study in India an initiative by the Education Promotion Society for India(EPSI) in alignment with ...

R&D and Innovation

A number of top-rated Universities have introduced innovation centres for their students. ‘Creativity’ is the buzz word at such centres. Students are encouraged to think ‘out of the box’ and create something new. They are aided by professors and experts from industry.

Creative minds are encouraged to ‘rip’ apart a working computer, for example, and put it back again with value-additions to the old product. It is not unusual to find students spending long hours, tinkering with gadgets, bolts and nuts strewn all over the place waiting for ‘magic’ hands to ‘screw’ onto something new.

The results are new projects which vary from a lawnmower operated by solar energy to conveyor belts which can identify and lift different products. Students have been known to develop an app that is a saviour for a working lady who wants to put off her oven exactly at the time her cake is ready from her place of work. It’s a world that is magical – where the magic is created not with the wave of a wand but by creative minds.

Numerous patents have been filed from such innovation centres and they are in total sync with the Prime Minister’s Skill India campaign.

The Innovation and incubation centres at universities are usually mentored by the Doctorates at the Universities who are teachers and experts in their own fields. Conferences and workshops on emerging and popular ‘happening’ subjects are often discussed by students and industry experts. These conferences are attended by CEOs and heads of well-known establishments to bridge the gap between industry and academia. A prime example of this is the mentoring done by former Faridabad Small Industries Association President Rajeev Chawla at the Manav Rachna Incubation and Innovative centre. Well-known as the ‘Tor Phor Jor Centre’ (literally translated the ‘Break and Make Centre’) is a hands-on-learning centre which acts as an interface between industry and students and gives them the essential experience in innovation. The projects are often out-of-the-box creations.

Alumni who are presently working with industry often spend their valuable time guiding the students at these Innovative centres. Not only do they share their experiences but also guide students to participate in national and international competitions like the ones held at IITs or at an international level like the Microsoft Challenge Cup, which is a yearly competition and has participants from across the globe.

Top of the line

Other than the government-funded universities, students from abroad could look at world-class centres of excellence in the higher education sphere in India. Comparitively new, there are a few privately-run establishments that are creating a stir in the field of education.

Among these is Ashoka University near Delhi. Run by the collective philanthropy of donors from a number of industries, the university offers a wide range of liberal courses and has academic collaborations with some of the top universities from US and UK. The University is focused on creating future Nobel Laureates and does not offer professional degrees in engineering, management or law.

Another university that offers similar quality of education is the Shiv Nadar University at Noida, also near Delhi. Established by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, the institution’s curriculum is based on three pillars of education: Core Common Curriculum (CCC), University Wide Electives (UWE) and Major-Minor combination. These offer unique courses in engineering, social sciences, etc. The idea is to ensure the all-round development of a student. In the Major-Minor combination, for instance, students can specialize in two diverse fields of study like Computer Science with Finance.

A number of top-rated Universities have introduced innovation centres for their students. ‘Creativity’ is the buzz word at such centres. Students are encouraged to think ‘out of the box’ and create something new. They are aided by professors and experts from industry.

Creative minds are encouraged to ‘rip’ apart a working computer, for example, and put it back again with value-additions to the old product. It is not unusual to find students spending long hours, ...

Modern century is witness of transformation in the area of research and technology development. Innovation is the backbone of national economy and technological development for improving human development index. Recently government of India has launched the program for digital India & skill development in which the role of science and technology has got vital importance to strengthen the nation. Basic science and engineering, life sciences with pharmacology and social sciences are the area which requires in-depth efforts from Academia and Research and Development organizations for innovative and indigenous approach in

Modern century is witness of transformation in the area of research and technology development. Innovation is the backbone of national economy and technological development for improving human development index. Recently government of India has launched the program for digital India & skill development in which the role of science and technology has got vital importance to strengthen the nation. Basic science and engineering, life sciences with pharmacology and social sciences are the area which requires in-depth efforts from Academia an ...

Higher Education in India

BHUTANESE STUDENTS CHOSE INDIA OVER OTHER COUNTRIES FOR GETTING HIGHER EDUCATION

India has been a major seat of learning for thousands of years. The country was home to both Takshashila - the first university in the world, and to the inventor of the digit 0 - Aryabhaṭta. India has been the home to many scholars who have made India a progressive country and also one of the global leaders in offering world class education. Today, India is known as a communication hub and has become popular with international students from all over the world. Students of Nepal and Bhutan are now keen to pursue higher studies in India over other countries because of its proximity and affordability — the Bhutanese currency 'Ngultrum' is equivalent to the Indian Rupee. Bhutanese students feel at home due to the cultural similarities between India and Bhutan and also many associations organize events for them to mingle and get to meet fellow Indian and Bhutanese folks.

Bhutanese National Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India on December 17, and students turn up in their national costumes, 'gho' for men and 'Kira' for women and sing their national anthem in the national language — Dzongkha — besides electing new council members. Other than this, they also celebrate the freshers' welcome and farewell party for the outgoing students, along with their king's birthday on November 11, the Bhutanese New Year, 'Losar', in February and the 'Blessed Rainy Day' in September in India. To promote interaction among students, scholars, academicians from SAARC countries, the Government of India has introduced the SAARC Fellowship and Scholarship Scheme. Six fellowships and twelve scholarships are offered annually to the nationals of member countries viz. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Therefore, one fellowship and two scholarships are offered to nationals of each member country.

The Government of India (GoI) also provides several scholarships each year at the undergraduate level to deserving Bhutanese students in different professional streams such as MBBS, Engineering, LLB, B.Sc (Nursing), B.Sc (Agriculture), BDS etc. All expenses such as tuition fees, book allowance, traveling allowance, medical fees and living allowance incurred under this Scheme are borne by the Government of India. The Scholarship is awarded by Government of India on the advice of Department of Adult and Higher Education (DAHE), Ministry of Education, RGoB, based on the merit ranking of the student in Class XII. DAHE is the nodal agency for the nomination of students for this scheme. Under the 11th Five Year Plan of Bhutan, every year 90 Bhutanese students are nominated and placed in reputed academic institutions in India for undertaking undergraduate courses. In the current academic year (2015-16) 90 Bhutanese students have already been selected under this scheme and most of them are in the process of settling down in institutions in India.

BHUTANESE STUDENTS CHOSE INDIA OVER OTHER COUNTRIES FOR GETTING HIGHER EDUCATION

India has been a major seat of learning for thousands of years. The country was home to both Takshashila - the first university in the world, and to the inventor of the digit 0 - Aryabhaṭta. India has been the home to many scholars who have made India a progressive country and also one of the global leaders in offering world class education. Today, India is known as a communication hub and has become popular with international students f ...

There are a million appealing reasons to study in India, yet, if you ratify the same feeling that has attracted international students to the Indian subcontinent for centuries, it is purely because India is a country of developing expertise in education. Simply put, just go for it!

Put even more simply, studying abroad India will change your life forever, and not in the same way studying abroad anywhere else in the world will. You will see and experience things that open your eyes to a whole new manifestation of life in our modern age while studying abroad in India, and return home a more informed and well-rounded person because of it.

Still not convinced?For the matter-of-fact, here are some of the student from SAARC countries who will share their experiences to help you with the best decisions you ever make.

-A developing Country

Many college students who dream of better education but do not have the privilege of gaining a world class education can certainly rely on India. "India is a developing country like Myanmar and we have many cultural affinities," quoted by Myanmar ambassador.

-Collaborations facilitating higher education

The HRD Ministry of India quoted “India is keen to collaborate with Bhutan to build capacitiesof teachers and educational institutions and that admission of Bhutanese students to IIT’s, IIM’s will be examined”

-Most preferred education destination

A top-notch education system with strong government monitoring makes India a popular destination for Nepali students pursuing higher education. India has been an education hub for the Nepalis ever since the Gurukul system of education started. The fact that the two countries share similar culture makes parents feel India as a secure destination for their children’s higher education. Similarly, an Afghani student Ahmady for the hope of better future left his home in Kabul to study in India. "I want to study in a peaceful space, get an Indian degree because it has a great reputation in Afghanistan, go back and build a career".

-Lucrative scholarships

Capacity building and skills development are one of the key mechanisms of Government of India’s assistance program. With this objective in mind, the government of India offers the lucrative scholarships/ training opportunities for those who wish to get the best education. According to the new programs, most of the students will provide scholarships based on merit. The institutions will allow admission with 50 percent scholarship while some universities to will take an admission test. SAARC-India Silver Jubilee Scholarships, instituted by Government of India and the SAU Scholarship comprise full tuition waivers, hostel fee waivers as well as a living allowance.

-Familiarity with the Culture

Muhavallah Nazari, who is studying Bachelors of Business Administration, explains why he has come here. "Indian education has a huge reputation in Afghanistan. Besides that, it is economical than other countries and closer to Afghanistan. And the main Indian language, Hindi, is much easier to understand than other languages. Many Afghans know Urdu and the two are very similar." On the other land, First year MBA student Niaz said: “In Iran, getting into any of the reputed universities is a big task as we have to pass tough entrance tests.”With most of the educational institutions in Iran following Persian as the medium, some of the students said that learning English mattered most. “In our hometown, Isfahan, English is only one of the subjects taught,” M. Shahed, a Ph.D student, said. Iranians find Indian culture interesting.

-The interesting Diversity

India makes home to anyone who wishes to make India its home. Sri Lanka student Akhila , studying Architecture is fluent in Tamil and is a practicing Hindi. Amina, from Kabul, who is pursuing an MSc in Biotechnology, feels at ease pursuing her religion freely in a country with a large Muslim population. Iranian student Saeed Asghartabar Afrouzi, who is pursuing an MTech in E&C at Acharya, considers India to be his second home.

-Quality Education

Students come to India for their studies, as there is a surety of good quality education at much more reasonable prices than offered in other English-speaking countries such as Australia and Singapore.

-India will always stay back in your heart

India will encourage you to learn more, and to be the best version of yourself. The relations you make, the experiences you have, the recognition you have will all blend into a piece of yourself that will remain with you for the rest of your life.

Studying in India is one of the experiences that can be something truly magical.

There are a million appealing reasons to study in India, yet, if you ratify the same feeling that has attracted international students to the Indian subcontinent for centuries, it is purely because India is a country of developing expertise in education. Simply put, just go for it!

Put even more simply, studying abroad India will change your life forever, and not in the same way studying abroad anywhere else in the world will. You will see and experience things th ...

The Indian education system has attained a strong position in the international circuit. In comparison to other popular destinations, India is a notch above in terms of higher education with the unparalleled variety of academic courses. Thus, making India the most sought after destination for International students to pursue higher education in. A large number of students come to India every year from across the globe to satisfy their desire for learning more. Studying in India, the second largest higher education network in the World is an enriching experience in

The Indian education system has attained a strong position in the international circuit. In comparison to other popular destinations, India is a notch above in terms of higher education with the unparalleled variety of academic courses. Thus, making India the most sought after destination for International students to pursue higher education in. A large number of students come to India every year from across the globe to satisfy their desire for learning more. Studying in India, the second largest higher education network in the World ...

Customarily, the MBA degree is considered as a golden ticket into the corporate world and as the medium of success in the professional world in India. Today, in the global management education arena, the country’s top business schools such as the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have firmly secured their places. Top economists and now the ex-chief economist Raghuram Rajan of the IMF and professor of finance at the University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO

Customarily, the MBA degree is considered as a golden ticket into the corporate world and as the medium of success in the professional world in India. Today, in the global management education arena, the country’s top business schools such as the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have firmly secured their places. Top economists and now the ex-chief economist Raghuram Rajan of the IMF and professor of finance at the University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, Indra Nooyi, ...

The Indian education system comprises ten years of primary and secondary education followed by two years of higher secondary education. Three years of studying beyond the higher secondary education get you your first degree: the Bachelor’s Degree. Simply put, that means a Bachelor’s degree is obtained after three years study in the case of liberal arts, and four years in the case of the most professional degrees (four and half in the case of medicine and five/six years in the case of law). The Master’s program is usually of two years duration. The research degrees (M.Phil and Ph.D.) take variable time depending upon how much time a student may take to complete his/her research in the particular field of study.

The postgraduate degree programs involve two years of study after the first degree. These include M.Tech, MD, MS and MDS programs that take two years after B.Tech and MBBS/BDS, respectively.

The M.Phil. program is of one-and-half year duration. It is a preparatory program for doctoral level studies. The Ph.D. program is research study for two years and can take several years while D.Sc. and D.Litt. are awarded by some universities after the Ph.D. for original contributions.

For students who do not have the time or have other constraints of completing the degree education, they can opt for diploma and certificate programs that are also available in universities. Their range is wide and they cover anything from journalism to architecture. Some of them are undergraduate diploma programs while others are postgraduate programs varying from one year to three years.

Universities, Deemed Universities, and Institutions on National Importance

Universities, Deemed Universities, and Institutions of National Importance are largely autonomous institutions entitled by law to design, develop and offer programs that they consider relevant and appropriate for the nation’s needs. Colleges and institutes are expected to be regulated by the Universities with which they are affiliated or associated. Given the wide reach and variety of institutions and programs of higher education, a number of professional, regulatory bodies and councils have been established to ensure proper development of higher education in the country in a coordinated manner.

The technical education system in the country can be broadly classified into three categories: Central Government-funded institutions, State Government/State-funded institutions, and Self-financed institutions. The 65 Centrally-funded institution of technology and science education are:

The Indian education system comprises ten years of primary and secondary education followed by two years of higher secondary education. Three years of studying beyond the higher secondary education get you your first degree: the Bachelor’s Degree. Simply put, that means a Bachelor’s degree is obtained after three years study in the case of liberal arts, and four years in the case of the most professional degrees (four and half in the case of medicine and five/six years in the case of law). The Master’s program is usually of two years d ...

Did you know? The term “Engineering” originates from the Latin word Ingenium meaning ‘Cleverness’ and Ingeniare meaning ‘to create’? Today’s modern definition of engineering, utilizes basic mechanical principles to develop useful tools and objects. Engineering has contributed a lot to the nation and is one of the reasons why India is now a rapidly growing economy in the world. Studying these courses in India will provide students with exciting opportunities ahead. Let’s have a closer look at the top Engineering courses available in India, based on previous trends and the

Did you know? The term “Engineering” originates from the Latin word Ingenium meaning ‘Cleverness’ and Ingeniare meaning ‘to create’? Today’s modern definition of engineering, utilizes basic mechanical principles to develop useful tools and objects. Engineering has contributed a lot to the nation and is one of the reasons why India is now a rapidly growing economy in the world. Studying these courses in India will provide students with exciting opportunities ahead. Let’s have a closer look at the top Engineering course ...

The Bachelor of Business administration (BBA) is one the most favored professional undergraduate programs for students aspiring to build a career in the management field. BBA program prepares students for the post-graduation management programs and one can pursue BBA program in different specializations such as strategic management, financial management, economics, business law and ethics, organizational behavior, human resource management, operations management, accounting, marketing, financial mathematics, information technology, business statistics, tourism management, international business, entrepreneurship, legal management and supply chain management. Admission & application procedure for BBA course Application forms

The Bachelor of Business administration (BBA) is one the most favored professional undergraduate programs for students aspiring to build a career in the management field. BBA program prepares students for the post-graduation management programs and one can pursue BBA program in different specializations such as strategic management, financial management, economics, business law and ethics, organizational behavior, human resource management, operations management, accounting, marketing, financial mathematics, information technology, business ...

Indian Education History

An interactive learning environment has always been the norm in India. If we go back in history, it is this ‘interaction’ which the sages had with their students that provided the base for the rich heritage which we have inherited today.

Education in India has a rich history: whether orally or in the form of letters written on palm leaves and barks of trees, ‘information’ was passed on to students from their “gurus’’ or scholars. Students and Gurus ‘interacted’ spending fruitful hours in residential schools which were called the Gurukuls. The homes of the Gurus were the Gurukuls and often temples, monasteries and community meeting places became centres of learning.

This Guru or ‘thinker’ realized that knowledge was the need of the hour and to acquire knowledge, the Gurukuls were essential. Although education was free and the Gurus never demanded fees, the students felt it was only respectful to pay Gurudakshina to the teacher. This was an acknowledgment for the knowledge he had received on various aspects spanning religion, the scriptures, philosophy and literature. The understanding needed to create medicines with ‘jari butties’ or learning about the Arthashastra (warfare) or astrology – the horizon was unlimited –was to be acquired in the residential Gurukuls.

This “Gurukul System” believed in the training of the mind which was done by three simple processes: Shravana, Manana and Niddhyaasana.

Shravana: Listening to the words of wisdom which the teacher spoke.

Manana: Interpreting the meaning of the lessons

Niddhyaasana: The complete comprehension of knowledge

The centres of education were spread across the country but some flourished in knowledge than the others. The centres of learning which recognized in the first millennium were at Nalanda, Takshashila University, Ujjain and Vikramshila Universities and they were popular for their teaching of art, architecture, painting, logic, grammar, philosophy, astronomy, literature, Buddhism, Hinduism, Arthashastra, law and medicine. Sometimes a particular university was well known for its specialisation in a particular field of study. For instance, Takshila specialized in the study of medicine, while Ujjain laid emphasis on astronomy.

The earliest school of medicine known to the world is Ayurveda ‘Charaka’ is known as the father of Ayurveda. He developed this 2500 years ago.

The First University of the world which was established in 700 B.C. was Takshila Nalanda University. Probably the biggest centre in the world at that time, Nalanda had all the branches of knowledge, and housed up to 10,000 students at its peak. The popular subjects of learning dealt with arithmetic, theology, metaphysics, law and astronomy. But it was the study of medical science that made Nalanda famous.

The ‘Gurukul’ system of education was well received by the learned and those wanting to learn and Mahatma Gandhi described the traditional system as a ‘beautiful tree’. But the situation changed in the 20th century with the introduction of the British system brought in by the recommendations of Macaulay.

After India’s Independence, the states and Central Government synchronized the technical and higher education by specifying the standards. In 1964, the Education Commission started functioning with 16 members: 11 were Indian experts and five were foreign experts. Later in 1976, the education became a joint responsibility of both the state and the Centre through a constitutional amendment.

India should be proud of its educational heritage. When other civilizations had not even made a mark on the map of education, India was teaching its students subjects like ‘Ayurveda” that has been carried down generations, the benefits of which we continue to reaping till this day.

An interactive learning environment has always been the norm in India. If we go back in history, it is this ‘interaction’ which the sages had with their students that provided the base for the rich heritage which we have inherited today.

Education in India has a rich history: whether orally or in the form of letters written on palm leaves and barks of trees, ‘information’ was passed on to students from their “gurus’’ or scholars. Students and Gurus ‘interacted’ ...

Scholarships and Grants

Your desire of getting a degree from India does not mean that you have to burn a hole in your pocket. One of the least expensive countries among the top offering higher education courses, Indian universities are the cheapest because the government funds a range of education streams.

While Indian classical music, dance, and philosophy continue to attract foreign students -- and many spend years learning the nuances in the country – the Indian government offers a wide range of scholarships. Specifically aimed at foreign students, information about these scholarships is available with the Indian diplomatic missions abroad. Among these are the General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS), the Cultural Exchange Programme, Commonwealth Fellowship Plan, Reciprocal Scholarships Scheme, Technical Cooperation Scheme of the Colombo Plan, SAARC Fellowship Scheme, Apasaheb Pant Scholarship Scheme, ICCR Scholarship Scheme, Craft Instructors Scheme, Scholarship Scheme for Sri Lanka and Mauritius, and many more.

Scholarships under the General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS) are meant for certain Asian, African and Latin American countries for undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and for research at Indian universities. Students from countries like Afghanistan, Barbados, Botswana, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Syria, Seychelles, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe among others can apply.

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) also awards scholarships to international students for studying, training and research in various fields. Details can be had from the ICCR.

Scholarships and fellowships are offered annually under the Commonwealth Fellowship Plan mainly for postgraduate studies. In fact, short duration scholarships are also available under this scheme for scholars wishing to collect material for conducting research projects at home.

For those who want to study Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dance, Painting, Sculpture, Drama and Indian Languages, the Reciprocal Scholarships Scheme is there. As for students from Asian countries, scholarships are awarded under the Technical Cooperation Scheme of the Colombo Plan. These scholarships are for undergraduate, post-graduate, and research towards a Ph.D. degree. At the undergraduate level, a few scholarships are also available for engineering degrees or diploma courses.

As the name suggests, the SAARC Fellowship Scheme promotes interaction among students, scholars, academicians from SAARC countries. A number of fellowships and scholarships are offered annually to nationals from SAARC member countries to pursue studies in Economics, Education, Environment, Agriculture, Mass Communication, Language and Literature, Sociology, Transport Engineering, Applied Economics, Master of Business Administration Programme, Biochemistry, Social Work, Food Technology and Home Science.

In fact, there are a wide number of scholarships on offer. All you have to do is visit the Indian diplomatic mission in your country for the details.

Your desire of getting a degree from India does not mean that you have to burn a hole in your pocket. One of the least expensive countries among the top offering higher education courses, Indian universities are the cheapest because the government funds a range of education streams.

While Indian classical music, dance, and philosophy continue to attract foreign students -- and many spend years learning the nuances in the country – the Indian government offers a wide range of s ...

They are all India-born and successful business heads of internationally well-known enterprises. Perhaps, what is most important is that all of them did their education in India and then went abroad. Take Ram Charan, for example. The Indian-American business consultant, speaker, and writer graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi and then later went to Harvard Business School. He advises people like Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of General Electric, and companies seek him out for his “wise man” approach rather than choosing a consultant with a narrow specialty in re-engineering or organizational behavior.

While Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen studied at Shantiniketan, Kolkata’s Presidency College (now an autonomous university) and Calcutta University, Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft, holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering in electronics and communication from Manipal Institute of Technology; Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi, Chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo, was at the Madras Christian College and did her management from IIM, Calcutta; Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe, has an electronics engineering degree from Osmania University; Nikesh Arora, CEO of SoftBank Internet and Media Inc. graduated as an Electrical Engineer from IIT-BHU; Padmasree Warrior, CEO, NextEV, an electric vehicle company, graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Rajeev Suri, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nokia, did his Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) from Manipal Institute of Technology and Dinesh Paliwal, CEO, Harman International did his BE from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.

All these top executives – in fact, there are quite literally countless such Indian-born personalities -- completed their education from some of India’s finest schools that provided them the base to move ahead. Today, the world’s IT activities depend on graduates from India’s colleges and universities. Surely then, the Indian educational system has the capability and the intellect to provide future global leaders.

Come to India. Experience the education that continues to make headlines in the world of business, industry, finance, and politics.

Studied in India, King of Bhutan Did you Know? The present king of Bhutan, His Highness Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck undertook a program at the ‘National Defence College’ in New Delhi, India in 2005. Later he also did a year-long leadership development program from the ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration’.

EDUCATION PROMOTION SOCIETY FOR INDIA (EPSI) is a forward thinking society with the focus in research and development in the areas of engineering, design, medical consultation, legal services, and human resource development and so on. It is the endeavour of EPSI to raise the bar of quality education in India and suggest the changes in the areas of academics to improve the employability scenario. Most importantly, EPSI takes up the challenges faced by the education industry in front of the government bodies and seek amendments.